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Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-11-19

To the admirers of land-tax hum
buggery who felt offended at our de-
nunciation of its prophet, and who
cry that denunclation is not argu-
ment, we remark that we have pre-
scented arguments for those that
know what argument is. Denuncia-
ton is meet for political hcelers-
logic is wasted with them.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-11-19
COMMUNICATIONS,

NoUcE To CogREsPoNnESTs.-Wri plain,
boil down" Your letters: make them short
Write only on one side OF the paper. BE as good
natured rs you can under the circumstances
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-11-19

poraries. Well may the bulk Of
capitalists feel secure while the peo-
pie support such papers, not to say
anything of the ordinary run of
Doodle papers.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-11-19

A large percentage CHATS mildly
of the so-called "labor papers" are
nothing more than miserable impos-
itions upon working people. They
are frauds gotten up to make money.
We find a number of our exchanges
recommending their readers to vote
for old party hacks: a number of
them afraid to express an honest
sentiment upon important events or
led astray by their capitalist contem-
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-11-19
NO POSTAGE STAMPS WANTED.

Subscribers are requested not to send
postage stamps in settlement of accounts.
We have more than we know what to
do with. Send your subscriptions in
Money Orders or Postal Notes.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-11-19

While thoughtful people last Sun
day were thinking over the crime
enacted at Chicago the Friday before,
while in Chicago thousands of strong
mems faces were wet the tears of
sympathy for their murdered broth
crs just buried, the Georgeites We're
figuring out the reason of their re-
huff. McGlynn said "the working
men had perjured their conscience,
prostituted their manhood, horribly
dcscecrated the ballot box and sinned
against their God by selling their
vote for money He charged them
with attempting to abolish their
poverty by accepting five-dollar
brides for their votes. We are sorry
to find Dr. McGlynn so well versed
in the filth of politics; but in his
case as in others it is evidence that
chad companions corrupt good
morals Not a word was said in re-
gard to the murdered martyrs of
Chicago. The sole problem with the
"anti-povertyites' was how to pre-
vent further assertions from their
ranks. This can only be done by
preventing the growth of intelli-
gence, and that will only succeed
with bigots and the Posts, the
Croasdales, the McMackins, the
harnesses, and the like as long as
II NAYS.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-11-19

One or two of the preachers who
had the heart to contend for fairness
in the criticism of the victims of
class justice in Chicago, and who
were therefore denounced by capital
list papers, took the trouble to "ex-
plain" They had their trouble for
their pains, for the capitalists would
brook no appeal to reason, and add
ed insult to the injury.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-11-19

The false prophet, philosophizing
over the failure to materialize OF
about so per cent. of the GLORIOUS
GS, oo0' SAYS "Romc was not built in
a day." True; and not a wall of it
was built by tearing down the best
bricks. 1t is pretty well settled that
the Labor movement and Georges
game of politics are two vastly dis
tinct things. Georges California
record alone is enough to open the
eyes of workingmen to the fact that
he is merely charlatan.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-11-19

Henry Georges paper insultingly
insinuates that the workingmen of
New York who did not vote for
one" were bribed-bought. Now,
we do not know what Henry did
with pulitzer's shekels, but if he did
not buy heelers and "colonists" the
money was not used as it was in
tended it should be used by the
"republican' corruptionists. The
honest ignorants and deceived en-
thusiasts who worked hard and
shouted loudly for George will some
day see their mistake and wonder
how they could have been so easily
grated out of the labor movement.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-11-19

ENTERED AT THE post OFFICE AT NEW HAVEN, CON
HEcrIcuT, AZ SECOND CLASS MATTER
Durham daily recorder., 1887-05-16
I'0R sALEl VALUABLE REAL
i ESTATE, &C.

On THE 10rH DAY 81 jun,
AT eleven o'clock, We win sell u
the highest bidder for cash con che
premises) our lot on Mangum street,
including the buildings. The wood
shop i 30x66 feet; blacksmith shop
with two FORCES, and q good timer
house on the yard.
The lot is So feet front, on Mans
gum street, running back to an alley
i25fet, including sidewalk. AT the
same time and place we will sell our
STOCK Of finished and unfinished work
that we may have on hand. We offer
from this time to date Of sale all the
work we have on hand at COSr. We
have some nice Carriages, Buggles
and Jersey Wagons.
This sale is hy mutual consent of
the parties concerned, that we may
settle up our business aud close our
Fcopartnership
Those indebted to us will please
come and settle; those having claims
against the firm Of Howerton Bros,
will please present them. Do not for
get the time and place, June 10th at
"A O'clock. Howerton Bros. shop,
Mangum street.
r. 7 HowERroN,
C.P. HowERToN.
Durham daily recorder., 1887-05-16

Our business will close May 10th,
1878, (to-day,) BY mutual consent.
HOWERTON e. BRO.
Durham daily recorder., 1887-05-16
m All persons seeking assurance
will do wellto send to
JAMES SOUTHGA 7 E,
DURAN, N. q,
ASSURANCES SOCIETY.

for the latest pamphlets Of the Equi-
table Life Assurance Society Of New
York. No other company is able to
give the security and benefits fur
nished BY this Society.
Durham daily recorder., 1887-05-16

A RARE BUSINESS OPPOR-
TUNlTY.-Wanted a man Of good
business ability and experience, who
can furnish $500 to 81, 900, cash and
reference, to such exclusive territory
In North Carolina for the sale Of
three proprietary articles, at present
in great demand, will be sold by the
manufacturers. Address
CUISINES"
Lock Box 225, Norfolk Va.
ago.
Durham daily recorder., 1887-05-16

.l1 o. :
BARGAINS In DRY GOODS!

Figured lawns Figured Lawns Bat yard wide Checked
Victoria 36 inch best quality Prints a
wide Sheng DC good yard wide Muslin 7c Dress Gnghams
at 1Oc s A Table Oil Cloth at zoe. sSE-#
rSySA full line Of SHOES and STRAW HATS hand.
asSs8A a8 $500 Respectfully, a8g
Durham daily recorder., 1887-05-16
THE EQlTABLB

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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

of the most devout worshipers. He
viii wear his dress parade uniform, and
his manual of service will be executed
without a break from the invOca-
ton to the last amen, which will
be his order to break ranks. Capt.
Bean once lived in the granite hills of
old New Hampshire, in a little town
where there is settlement of Shakers.
From them he acquired the habits of
sweet simplicity which always charac-
terizes him. The usual Christmas tur-
key will fall before his truSty sword to-
day. He is not proud, and if the bird
is in fighting trim, he will lead it a
lively battle before he yields.
Howard Estes will enjoy himself in a
quiet kind of way this Christmas day.
He is the right hand man of Col. Mon
fort of the Windsor. Nothing will dis
turb his peace of mind to-day. His
hardest work will be in keeping back
the hungry visitors from the Christmas
turkeys which have been laid in, and
from which the grateful odOrS float out
ward until the hungry crowd gets rest
less and has yearning to tackle them.
Mr.. Estes will stand, his back to the
dining room door. barring out the
crowd that is laundering to get at Col.
Monfort's turkeys. Mr.. Estes will
speak mild words to the crowd, and
pointing his lead pencil at the clock
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

the aggregate sales during the year
were slOS,067.250, just s2l, 127 $50 III
crease over 1856.
There are fourteen banks, and their
| combined capital is S6,675, 900. The sur
| plus and undivided profits reach the
| sum of S2,351, 1874; deposits, S18, $40, 657.
| The loans during the year were Sl9,-
$4,000, and the exchange as high as
| $3.50, 427, 900.
The real estate transactions have been
remarkable. Thirteen thousand four
hundred and fifty-eight transfers were
made during the year, bringing the con-
sideratiOn up to $50, 49, BAT, or almost
! twice as much as during any preceding
year.
1t is pleasant for Minnesotian to tell
stranger that there are 1,0S1 manufac-
turing establishments in st. Paul, en-
ploying 25,000 men. During 1887 these
establishments aggregated an output of
s39, 032, 600, which is just 81, 600 of an
increase over 1856.
Mamma st. Paul has not been alone
in her development. Her children have
been growing, too. North st. Paul
has experienced a S1,119,500 boom;
South st. Paul is not far behind, with
S603, roo; st. Paul Park knows of $780,
$50 that have been expended, and South
Park of S13S,0G0. Gladstone expended
$1,000, Inver Grove $4,000, Lincoln
Park $4,000 and Newport So. 200.
Just think of 6615 miles of street have
been graded during 1887 at cost of
S1,175,O19! There have been I111S miles
of street paved at cost of $3.50. SS5;
Is miles of sewer constructed at cost
of S3S6,SS4; 45 miles of sidewalk laid
at a cost of So, 969.S3.
The st. Paul postOffice does not look
very large, bat the income during the
year was SEQ. ZOO, an increase of SIC, 600
over last year.
Though ST. Paul is somewhat remote
from the tobacco growing center, 80, 000.-
coo cigars were manufactured during
the year, and 700, goo pounds of tobacco
used, SO the internal revenue reports
say.
Just 100000 barrels of beer were man
ufactured, and it was found that there
are $4,000 special taxpayers. The total
collections of the revenue were S554,
GSS.9S.
The total loss by fire during the year
was 100000. the greater portion Of it in
one fire.
A wonderful increase is recorded in
the custom house. During 1856 the
duties collected were 1896, S37 .06. Dur
ing 1887 the figures reached SS74.2l 30,
making the remarkable increase of
S737, 33S2 %.
Great improvements have been made
in the street car service to meet the de-
mandS caused by the onward march of
the city. These improvements reached
the sum of S2G,529.6S. During 1886 there
were thirty miles Of line i'll operation.
This was increased sixteen mills i'll
1887, making a total of fOrty-siX miles
IN operation. The operation of these
lines require 720 horses, 200 mules and
800 men. The total weekly pay roll is
5000. In addition to this is the cable
line, extending from Broadway on
Fourth street to the intersection of
Selby avenue with St. Adams street,
making total amount of cable $500
miles. This will be ready for operation
in few days.
During the year there were 124
naturalization papers issued by the dis
trict court, and six declarations of in
tention in the United States court.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

hopes that one certain Christmas bird
on whose tail feathers there is branded
the words ''gubernatOrial nomination"
may be induced to join the dance and
waltz in his direction. oft has he
played this tune of late, and tits said
not a few of those who listened
to it have been so charmed that they
have responded in style that tickles
the fair musician and spurs HIM on to
make more music. Mr.. Merriam will
attend church to-day in all likelihood.
None who sit in a cushioned pew will
be more faultless in attire. After this
will come the Christmas turkey. Mr..
Merriam's idea of the turkey, as of all
things else just now, Is that the bird is
marked as noted above, and with this
idea he will spend the afternoon trying
to bag his game.
When Stanford Newell awakes this
morning, if he is in a retrospective
mood he will devote half hour or so of
prayerful thought TO the incidents of
the last years campaign, and will be
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

white beard he would be the ideal pictl
ure of Santa Claus. No man in st. Pau
would more delight to mix with crowd
of the youngsters and distribute
Christmas gifts. His ancestors came
from the rugged forests of Germany,
and their st. Paul descendant knows
full well how to keep Christmas in the
old-time fashion. His heart is as large
as his head, and the genial old gentle
man wears no dude-sized hat, either.
During the day Col. Welz will mix with
the thrOng that spends Christmas within
his own particular gate, wish them many
happy returns. and when night falls
will go to his pillow with body and soul
untrOubled with single unpleasant
incident.
If Capt. Ed Bean finds time to go to
church to-day, he will be noticed as one
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
AN APPROPRIATE PRESENT.
The Christmas Gift Which a Wife
Might Give Her Husband.
Yonkers Statesman

Yonkers Statesman.
Blonde Lady, really don't know
what to give my husband for his Christ
mas.
Brunette Lady-Why don't you give
him rest?
swell, if my husband was henpecked
as much as yours"
"Excuse me! excuse me! but you mis-
understand me. / mean foot-rest."
'Oh, excuse me. But, then, he has a
very pretty fOOt-reSt."
''Let me see. He plays the violin,
doesn't he?''
Eyes; he is considered a beautiful
performer"
"Well, why don't you give him chin
rest? Pm quite sure he needs it."
That settled it. The blonde lady and
the brunette lady do not converse now
as they perambulate in different direc-
tons.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

whether he spend Christmas day or city
finances. he is not i'll favor of dong
it unless he can have be-
fore him a tabulated statement
of results. Mr.. Berkey will attend
church to-day. if he is well, and no
more devout worshiper will be seen at
Plymouth church. The long white
beard of Mr.. Berkey is as familiar as
the contribution box at this church.
But Mr.. Berkey will also enjoy his
Christmas dinner. Imagine, if you
please. that the turkey he will carve is
made up to suit his usual train of
thought Bridge bonds would be
stamped upon one wing and court house
bonds upon the other. A tabulated state
ment of the city improvements will be
bound around the entire bird, and for
stuffing there will be huge rolls of con-
tracts, bids. and now aud then a pro-
test Mr.. Berkey knows that he has the
confidence of his fellow men, and he
will diSSect his bird to-day with feel
ing that is much akin to that of the pa
triarch who said, Now let thy servant
depart in peace" The only possible
cause for regret will be that the Tax
payers Union of st. Paul is not given
the standing among the outside world
that the executive committee would
have for it.
H. S. Fairchild will spend Christmas
this year far from his home and native
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

urge all to wait patiently. He viii
spend a quiet Christmas in spite of the
work he does, and tonight his dreams
will be as peaceful as are child's.
The turkey that does duty before
Tom Prendergast's knife and steel will
have one of the liveliest times of its eX-
istence this afternoon. Mr.. Prendergast
was never known to make any bones
of such thing as turkey, and it will
be but few seconds from the moment
of the attack until the city clerk holds
up the wishbone and challenges some
one to take one end and break it with
him just for luck. AS Christmas
comes on Sunday this year, it is some
what doubtful if he visits the city hall,
as is his wont on holidays, although the
Office is closed for business. Mr.. Prem
dergast does this just to keep himself
familiar with the routine of his Office.
Mr.. Prendergast is fond of turkey, and
he especially delights LII breaking the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

he wakes this morning he will reflect
for an instant that he has survived
about One-haIf of his term, during which
he has stuffed presents into the stock
ingS of numerous legal voters with an
audacity that the dignity of his Office
and the demands of the politicians made
a necessity. But this will not linger
long on his mind. He will prepare
himself for halloWed and complete en-
joyment of the day. If he goes to
church, he will return with kindly
feeling for all mankind, including
Loren Fletcher and the rest of
the gang. AS soon as con-
venient after the dinner is
ready, the governor will be among the
first to respond to the call for volunteers.
A plum pudding, served on a plate
which bears the word reelection, will
be carved by his excellency. He will
digest the pudding all right enough, but
the plate bearing the word ''renOmina-
tom he cannot have. Before he has
time to get absolute possession of it, a
waiter will come and get it and carry it
away. 1t will be needed some time to
serve another Christmas pudding on.
The governor will wipe his raven mus
tache with the snowy napkin, but there
will be those unkind enough to say that
he has had no pudding.
Peter Berkey will be one of the most
conservative citizens of st. Paul in his
methods of spending the day. In fact,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

led to go over the battle once again in
memory as sort of training for the
next years fight. He always does this
on Christmas day. 1t is doubtful if
he makes his customary visit to the
Minnesota club house. After church
he, too, with the rest of humanity, will
tackle a turkey. Mr.. Newell will place
the bird in fighting position and. brand
ishing his carving knife, will demOlish
it with that same ease and dignity with
which he would smash to Splinters a
campaign slate set up by some faction
of the grand old party with which lie
was not in sympathy. Some say that
Mr.. Newell always gets his turkey into
position and then spars with it few
friendly rounds just to keep his muscle
i'll good condition.
Mine host Well. of the Merchants ho-
tel, is fond of the little folks, and if he
were to don bearskin OVercoat and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
PRESENTS BOUGHT ON spec
! A Far-Secing WOman's Christmas
Bargain With a Jeweler.

A Far-Seeing WOman's Christmas
Bargain With a Jeweler.
Jewellers Record.
The wife of well-tO-do citizen was
in jewelry house just before Christmas
and made extensi re purchases. She
bought present for each member of
the family. and then after making some
notes, said:
Il would like to take some other
things upon the condition that if GER
tain things occur may return them"
The jeweler was puzzled and thought
a moment for reply.
Il can easily explain" said the Gus
toner. There are some people who
may send me presents. and if they do
want to send them something, but am
not going to unless they do; and want
the jewelry handy so that [ can hurry
it up
The bargain was made and the lady
returned about half of the conditional
stuff.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
A Thief's Christmas Present.

TtXaS Sl1llngs.
81 am going to make you handsome
Christmas present." said Wall street
broker to his coachman.
''Thank you, SIR" said the coachman,
who expected something handsome.
''Tll give you all you have stolen
from me during the past year."
''Thank you, SIT; thank you. hope
all your customers will treat you as
literally"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

citizens OF st. Paul, whose list
thought on weakening was of he
Christmas dinner. This is tie result,
not Of any lack of three square meals
per diem on the days preceding the
universal holiday. but comes from the
fact that during the past twelve months
they have behaved themselves like
model citizens and OH this morning
awake with clear cOnsciences and paid
up laundry bills. You don't find the
man in s.. Paul who isn't more or less
glad that it is Christmas day to-day, ex-
cepting few of those ambitious young
men who were laboring under
the idea that Christmas began last
night, and who have not as yet come to
realize fully that to-day is the holiday.
They will be heard frem between the
hours Of noon and or o'clock this
afternoon.
One of the men who will have many
things to be grateful and happy for this
morning will be Gov. A. r. McGill. AS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

There is always considerable hustle
around Christmas tree when sSanta''
gets his "Claus" On the pop corn fringe.
-GOrham Mountaineer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
The Faith Cure for Christmas.

Omaha World.
Little Dot heard your mamma tell
my mamma that you were getting to
be awful good boy.
Little Dick-Yes, l am.
''She said she knew now what you
wanted for Christmas, cause she heard
you a-prayin' for them"
Yes; l prayed real loud so she
would"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

real estate, being in the far-off chimes of
Southeastern Europe, or possibly in the
Orient. 1t is safe to guess that he will
be in warmer cline than is st. Paul,
and that he will SO far remember his
home as to indulge in a turkey. He
may be pictured sitting beneath tropi-
and fan in the other. while by wire
be wishes a merry Christmas to his
Friends at home.
W. r. Merriam is musician, and to-
Say as on many another day he will
play upon his favorite instrument. The
Instrument in question is oft times
called by the rabble bazoo, but it is
In reality t1ageolette, sweet in tone as
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
CHRISTMAS POULTRY.

The turkeys and chickens are begin
ming to roost high and far cff.-To0th-
pick.
A stool pigeon is not the kind that
makes good Christmas pot-pie.-The
Toothpick.
The Christmas turkey at the board
ing-house: Our landlady-Will you
Oblige me with a match, Mr.. Grub
struck. believe the blast is ready
It'd Bits.
When does evolution go backward?
On Thanksgiving and Christmas days,
when the turkey ceases to be and festive
man becomes the gobbler.-Rahway Ad-
vOcate.
THE CHRISTMAS GOOSE.
TO what base uses may we comet
Though famed in tale, and play and fable
For now the geese that saved old Rome
Are found upon the boarding table.
Cleveland Sun.
The country editor now throws out
hints to his subscribers that present of
a turkey for Christmas would be &C
ceptable, while his city brother has to
content himself by going to the market
and smelling some old. tough patriarch
of the flock. already half spoiled, and
selling at = cents a pound.-Hotel
Mail.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25

1885 show wonderful increases and i'm
provementS, and not in one instance do
the figures show any inclination to lag
behind former years. The facts i'll this
table are shown in total only, and the
details may be found in another column
by those wishing to study the matter.
Cut this table out, paste it in your room
somewhere, and on Christmas day next
year make your own comparisons. You
will find some astonishing results. The
figures in real estate transfers are more
than astonishing, but were carefully
taken from the record, and admit of no
mistake. The increase in commercial
and jObbing interests, business houses.
manufacturing establishments, improve
mentS, etc, indicate still more pros
porous future for st. Paul.
JOBBING.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-25
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